LNER 23956 Gresley Open Third, later Control Train Vehicle Built 1936

LNER 23956 Gresley Open Third, later Control Train Vehicle Built 1936

Present Location North Yorkshire Moors
County Location North Yorkshire
Designed For LNER
Built By Metro Cammell
Diagram Number 186
Type TTO
First Number 23956
Later Numbers 13254
Present Number 23956
Livery LNER - Teak
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes W 1961 for Scottish Region Control Train (for use in the event of future hostilities). P 1980 by NRM. Loaned to LNERCA 1995. With 43567 awarded £125,000 HLF grant 08/00. Work delayed by HLF declining a requested 'top up' grant. Into service 2005, completed and repainted teak 2006. 12/20: remedial work begun on framing and roof canvas replacement. 09/26: now returned to operational service.
Owner National Railway Museum
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 12/04/2003
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 28/04/2017
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 20/10/2026

Mike Haddon 02/05/2005. Earlier view

Steve West 10/08/2022: interior view

     








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